Interior Designer III | Iowa State University - Military Veterans

Position Title: Interior Designer III Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Commercial interior design experience Institutional or higher education interior design experience Experience estimating furniture, flooring and wall finishes Experience specifying commercial furniture and systems furniture to develop detailed furniture orders Experience using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD Experience using CET and/or SPEC furniture software Job Description: Summary The Facilities Planning and Management department at Iowa State University is seeking to hire an Interior Designer III . Example of Duties provide professional interior design and project management services for small- to medium-sized facilities projects, up to $250,000. In addition, this position may be responsible for interior design services on medium- to large-sized capital projects, up to $1,000,000, in coordination with external design professionals. work on up to 30-40 projects simultaneously. Projects assigned are single office and office suite redesigns, classroom renovations, and laboratory remodels. advise and consult with university clients, professional consultants, and contractors. prepare project cost estimates, drawings, and specifications to communicate and provide instruction. provide general project support during all phases of design and construction. may coordinate the work of other interior design staff and student employees for assigned projects. assist in developing, updating, documenting, and enforcing university interior design standards. This position is expected to handle tasks with moderate supervision, autonomy and ingenuity. The ability to document projects and communicate design detail to peers, clients and trade craft personnel is vital. Knowledge of commercial and system furniture: detailing, sequence of construction, installation methods, specifying, budgeting, and creating furniture parts order forms with CET and SPEC furniture software.Must have tact and good negotiation skills to maintain positive client and workplace relations.Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate work within projects. Level Guidelines Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team) May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist Provides guidance to students Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS808 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 5 , 2025 . If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: December 16, 2024 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R16110